Halloween

This Halloween we did things a bit differently. It was a full afternoon and evening affair. After getting the “pretty fairy” and Minnie Mouse all ready at home, we headed out to the Town n’ Country Mall in bustling downtown Moose Jaw where all the stores were participating in passing out candy. It was a lot of fun. The kids got a really good start on filling their candy bags and they actually got to show off their costumes without the usual winter layers.

We stopped to have some dinner and let the sun go down a bit. Then it was time to take it to the streets! We visited some beautiful, old homes in Moose Jaw for even more Halloween fun. Sean and I admired the architecture and the kids tricked and treated their way up and down the Avenues. We did some coaching beforehand about how the girls needed to actually say “trick or treat” at the doors. Nice and loudly. Then follow the candy donation with a big “thank you.” Well, you don’t need to tell Rosie twice to say it loudly – she was literally screaming at the poor people. She made at least a handful of them actually jump. Needless to say, the two girls brought many a smile to the neighbourhood. And although it was a bit chilly, the weather was quite perfect for the occasion; there was even a beautiful, big moon lighting our way.

After the fairy and Minnie tired of hoofing it up and down the street, we headed back to Caronport for a Halloween Party, complete with games, deliciously spooky snacks and friends to share it with. All in all, it was one of our best Halloweens yet!

In the morning, Sean and I awoke to the sound of candy sorting. Brookie and Rosie were in the living room, going through their bags and every few seconds we could hear Rosie squeal with excitement as she yelled, “Brookie! Look at this!”

So now begins the daily “post Halloween” rationing of the treats. And the girls are already talking about what they want to dress up as next year.

~Mandy